Stability in Pakistani Rupee along with value buying led to the gains. Some resolutions on political front were in sight when Prime Minister would return from Turkey & address issues pertaining to Fata reforms during Friday's meeting between the Prime Minister and parliamentary leaders, said dealer at Topline Securities.

Furthermore, interest was seen in IPPs where HUBC (up 0.3%), KAPCO (up 1.1%), closed high on the back of the news that the Senate standing committee on finance has directed the Power Division to resolve the issue of the payment of Rs32.45 billion to the IPPs.